Oxford City, a non-league club, is preparing to host Premier League-level opponents Leicester City in the first round of the FA Cup at its own ground. Club staff have worked hard to add extra stands and hospitality areas to welcome a crowd far bigger than usual. Midfielder Scott Pollock, a lifelong Leicester fan, scored the winning goal that sent the club through to this match.
Striker Ross Stewart has built an unusual career path, moving from semi-professional football and a day job in a land registry office to the Premier League and the World Cup. He has now joined Swansea City, hoping to help the club climb back up the table and earn a return to the Premier League.
Thirteen-year-old Charlie Condy from Ballygawley in County Tyrone has been chosen to represent Team Ireland at the Rotax World Grand Finals in Portugal. His family supports him as coach and mechanic, and he has been fitting in practice sessions around school.
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School in Leeds has introduced a version of padel played without walls, after a week-long trial run by School Padel. More than 400 pupils took part, and teachers are now being trained to keep the sport going in PE lessons and after-school clubs.
